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English Academic Preparation (EAP) Program Instructors - Work Integrated Learning and English Language Centre (To Create A List)

Competition Number:
29E21
Position Type:
Staff Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Work Integrated Learning and English Language Centre
Position:
English Academic Preparation (EAP) Program Instructors
Contract:
Part-Time Term Positions (To Create A List)
Hours of Work:
Up to 20 hours per week
Salary:

$34.62 per hour + 4% vacation pay

Term:

To create a list for potential spring and summer programming.

As soon as possible to August 27, 2021 with a possible extension into the Fall 2021 and Winter 2022 semesters (Term may be reduced or extended depending on performance, available funding and departmental requirements)

UPEI’s Work Integrated Learning & English Language Centre is seeking qualified individuals to teach in its short-term EAP customized and general EAP undergraduate programs (non-credit) during the 2021 spring and summer sessions. Information about all English language programs is available at https://www.upei.ca/english-language-centre/english-academic-preparation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Teaching academic English (speaking, reading, writing, and listening) from high beginner to advanced proficiency level
  • Late afternoon or evening teaching required for some courses
  • Formative and summative assessment
  • Curriculum development & lesson planning
  • Participation in staff meetings
  • Holding office hours to provide student assistance and feedback
  • Participation and organization of extra-curricular activities
  • Facilitation of some special events and/or workshops
  • Upholding the policies and regulations of the UPEI English Language Centre programs
  • Other duties as assigned by the Managers

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor of Education
  • Master’s degree in Education, Teaching English as a Second Language, or a related field
  • Certificate in Teaching English as a Second Language
  • Teaching experience in ESL/EAP programming (oral communications, reading comprehension, writing)
  • Demonstrated excellence in oral and written English proficiency
Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Prince Edward Island is committed to gender equity in employment.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.